Job Description

CDM Smith is seeking an experienced Engineer or Technical Construction Expert to serve as the Remedial Action Discipline Leader. This national leadership role is responsible for advancing remedial action strategies, ensuring the effective application of technology, fostering technical growth, supporting staff development, and enhancing CDM Smith's market distinction to drive sales growth and client retention.

Key Responsibilities
• Project Leadership: Oversee the design, implementation, and management of proven remedial actions for soil, groundwater, sediments, and surface water at complex industrial, commercial, and Superfund sites. Apply both conventional and innovative technologies to achieve optimal remediation outcomes.
• Technical Excellence: Develop and refine conceptual site models (CSMs), evaluate remedial alternatives, and ensure the effective application of treatment technologies (e.g., contaminant capture or destruction, removal and stabilization/solidification for solids and in situ/ex situ water treatment systems).
• Design Engineering Framework: Apply and champion CDM Smith's design engineering framework throughout all phases of remedial action projects, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with internal standards. Design experience is required.
• Design-Build Experience: Lead or support the design-build of remediation systems, from concept through construction and commissioning, with a preference for candidates who have successfully implemented such projects.
• Intellectual Property Management: Oversee the development, management, and curation of engineering design drawings, specifications, and templates as part of the discipline's intellectual property. Ensure these resources are maintained in the Technical Knowledge Portal (TKP) and accessible to project teams.
• Business Development: Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to identify growth opportunities, support proposal development, and contribute to marketing materials such as fact sheets and project descriptions. Proactively position CDM Smith for new and existing client projects.
• Mentoring and Staff Development: Mentor junior and mid-level staff, facilitate knowledge transfer, and support professional growth through the Technical Specialist Development Program. Encourage staff participation in conferences and publications.
• Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure all project work adheres to firm policies, regulatory requirements (CERCLA, RCRA, state regulations), and industry best practices.
• Thought Leadership: Present technical findings at conferences, client webinars, and internal discipline calls. Contribute to publications and R&D initiatives that advance the remedial action discipline.

Skills & Abilities
• Support ongoing R&D, pilot studies, and implementation of innovative remedial technologies.
• Maintain updates on promising technologies through technology transfer and their application to remedial designs.
• Maintain and grow CDM Smith's reputation for technical excellence and client service.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Drive business development and strategic growth for the remedial action discipline.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 12 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant discipline.
• Experience with advanced data analytics, modeling, and visualization tools.
• Recognized industry thought leader with a strong history of conference presentations and publications.
• Proven track record in mentoring and team leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise in remedial technologies, regulatory frameworks, and project management.
• Experience with the design-build of remediation systems preferred.
• Experience managing engineering design drawings, specifications, and templates, and other intellectual property.

Amount of Travel Required

10% or less
Driving Requirements

An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.
Pay Range Min

USD $126,734.00
Pay Range Max

USD $221,790.00
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate's salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No-We will not support sponsorship in the United States, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.